Company: In-Win
Product: Commander 1200w
Street Price: $339.99
Date Reviewed: 13/04/10
Reviewed By: Aaron Bowie
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Introduction:
Like that of its 650W/750W/850W Commander Series counterparts, In Win brings yet another punch to the power supply world with the addition of the 1200W and 1500W. Supercharged with enough wattage and stability to satisfy the most enthusiastic gamers, the 1200W and 1500W bring back the performance and reliability that is synonymous with the In Win name. Japanese Industrial Grade components and a high-end cable management system make the 1200W and 1500W the one stop shop for any extreme gamer. Today we will be looking at the 1200W.
Chop down your enemies with the 1200W Commander IRP-COM1200 from In Win. Nestled inside the striking camouflaged packaging, it's combat ready, supercharged with heavy wattage and stability to satisfy even the most enthusiastic gamers. It is compatible with multi-core CPUs, NVIDIA SLI, Quad SLI and ATI CrossFire technologies, with three 6-pin and three 8-pin PCI-E connectors that allow connectivity to multiple high-end graphic cards. Four sets of 12V independent power outputs enhance power distribution and provide superior performance for your system.
Certified for the environmental friendly 80 PLUS, the Commander IRP-COM1200 delivers the highest performance in energy efficiency under a 20%, 50%, or 80% work load. A complete modularized cable management system makes modification and customization simple and versatile. A cable management pouch is also included for easy storage and organization. The hexagon-shaped ventilation holes and 140mm double-ball bearing fan with smart thermal control not only save energy but also help increase cooling and provide for silent operation.
In addition, the power supply utilizes industrial grade components with Independent Voltage Circuits for stable and unflappable output, and protection against potential voltage surges. An MTBF in excess of 120,000 hours ensures years of mousing reliability and pleasure, and it's virtually immune to over voltage, over current, and potential short-circuits.
Specifications:
| Model | |
| Brand | IN WIN |
| Model | IRP-COM1200 |
| Series | COMMANDER |
| Spec | |
| Type | ATX 12V 2.3 / EPS 12V 2.91 |
| Maximum Power | 1200W |
| Fans | Silent 14cm Double Ball-Bearing Fan |
| PFC | Active |
| +12V Rails | 4 |
| SLI | Ready |
| CrossFire | Ready |
| Modular | Yes |
| Efficiency | up to 88% |
| Energy-Efficient | 80 PLUS Certified |
| Over Voltage Protection | Yes |
| Overload Protection | Yes |
| Input Voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Input Frequency Range | 47 - 63 Hz |
| Input Current | 15A |
| Output | +3.3V@30A,+5V@30A,+12V1@20A,+12V2@20A,+12V3@36A, +12V4@36A,-12V@0.8A,+ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
| MTBF | >120,000 Hours |
| Approvals | CB, CE, FCC, TUV, cUL |
| Dimensions | 5.9" x 7.9" x 3.4" |
| Features | |
| Features | Supports NVIDIA SLI & Quad SLI and All Multi-Core GPU Technologies High Efficiency up to 88% Modularized Cable Management System Four Independent +12V Rails Patented 4 Pin Molex Connectors Intelligent Fan Speed Control for Optimal Acoustic Active Power Factor Correction (PF>0.99) Independent Voltage Circuit Protections: Over Current, Over Voltage, Over Power,Under Voltage and Short Circuit Protections Japanese Industrial Grade Components (Capacitor, etc.) 8(6+2) Pin & 6 Pin PCI-E Connectors for Multi-GPU Graphic Cards |
| Manufacturer Warranty | |
| Parts | 3 years limited |
| Labor | 3 years limited |
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Examining the Product:
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ATX12V v2.3 and EPS12V v2.91 Compatible Compatible with the latest ATX12V v2.3 and EPS12V v2.91 standards, the In Win Commander IRP-COM1200 provides maximum power stability to drive the latest Intel and AMD processors as well as other components for desktop and entry-level sever computer systems. |
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1200W Maximum Power A maximum power of 1200W delivers safe, reliable output for even the most extreme gaming systems. Four industry-leading independent +12v rails are provided for more stable and safer power output. |
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80 Plus Certified The 80 PLUS certified power supply provides high power efficiency of at least 80% at any load between 20% and 100%, saving your money on your electrical bill, reducing heat in your computer's system and prolonging its life. |
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SLI and CrossFire Ready With three 6-pin and three 8-pin PCI-E connectors, the Commander IRP-COM1200 power supply supports NVIDIA SLI, NVIDIA Quad SLI and ATI CrossFire multi-GPU technologies, providing the scalability for building the most extreme gaming platform. |
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14cm Cooling Fan with Smart Thermal Control The 14cm thermally-controlled cooling fan provides highly efficient cooling for the power supply and the whole system while remaining quiet operation through automatic fan-speed tuning according to the temperature. |
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Modular Cable Design The modular cable management system allows use of only the cables you need resulting in improved internal airflow and reduced system clutter. |
Conclusions and Final Thoughts:
- Pros: Solid voltage ratings, full load ripple is great, modular cables that are long enough, 6 PCIE runs to support 3 x GTX 280 cards, quiet under load (140 mm fan). The PSU is basically two 600 Watt PSUs in one. Very solid design with good components and copper heatsinks.
- Cons: For some:
No LED lights
plain design
instruction manual is almost unreadable (due to colors - black words on camouflage paper) - Other Thoughts: This a great PSU. Certified with 80 plus and reliable power delivery under the most extreme loads.
Overall:
Here at AZCS.co.uk we love this PSU, in our tests we had no problems with running it even at full load. It never failed us!
We also really like the pacaging that it came in just to give it that extra feel for the army.
If your looking for a monster PSU for your rig stop here and try out this! It wont let you down.
AZCS.co.uk gives the In-Win Commander 1200W The gold star of TRUE POWAAAHH!!
